Eagle squadron
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The Eagle Squadrons were Royal Air Force fighter squadrons formed during World War II from American volunteer pilots.
The first Eagle Squadron (71)was formed in September 1940, and became operational for defensive duties on 5 February 1941. The last was disbanded in September 1942, with most of the members transferring into the United States Army Air Force. The three Eagle Squadrons were nos 71, 121, and 133 of the Fourth Fighter Group. 244 Americans served with the Eagle Squadrons, and 16 Britons acted as Squadron and Flight commanders. 73 1/2 enemy planes were shot down, and 77 American and 5 British members of the squadrons were killed.
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External links
- History from Fourth Fighter Group (http://www.fourthfightergroup.com/eagles/es.html)
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